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26846
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Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. is one of the first recipients of the new Lifetime Sportsman’s License which grants him full hunting and fishing privileges in North Carolina for life. The lifetime license was paid for by the individual members of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission in appreciation of the Governor’s support of wildlife programs during his tenure.
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26847
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Biologists at North Carolina State University conducted a study on greater snow geese to determine their numbers, movements, and daily activity in the winter season. They discovered that the geese stay close to open freshwater areas in the winter and refrain from flying to preserve energy.
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26848
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The Reagan Administration has imposed a moratorium of federal land acquisitions including areas for the National Wildlife Refuge System. One of the proposed refuges is in Currituck, North Carolina. If the moratorium is not lifted, wildlife species such as the alligator will be threatened by development.
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26849
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A North American alligator, which may be the largest ever found in the state, was found dead in the South River near Beaufort, North Carolina. Wildlife law enforcement is searching for the killer who shot the alligator. Under the federal Endangered Species Act, it is a criminal offense to kill an alligator in North Carolina.
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26850
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This year’s dove season in North Carolina will be split into two half-seasons, with dove hunting opening on September 5. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission also established new regulations for migratory birds and boating, and are considering proposed regulations for bass fishing.
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26851
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September 26, 1981 will mark the 10th anniversary of National Hunting and Fishing Day. Over the past decade, sportsmen have spread awareness to non-sportsmen about the need for conservation and the important role hunters and fishermen play in conservation efforts.
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26852
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Millions of Gypsy Moth caterpillars have infested the state, defoliating thousands of acres of trees. A new biologically safe method of control, called Bag-A-Bug Gypsy Moth traps can now be used to attract the males after they pupate into moths but before they can mate.
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8.Fish and Wildlife Announces 1981 Steel Shot Zones by Friend O’ Wildlife Vol. 28 Issue 10, Oct 1981
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26853
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced basic steel shot zones for the state in a continuing effort to reduce lead poisoning in waterfowl. The zones will be standardized across twenty-six states to help hunters make decisions on the type of shells they will need.
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26854
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The National Wildlife Federation has expressed its support for the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act Amendment, which would provide additional funds to state wildlife agencies for wildlife restoration, hunter education, and public target range development. The bill would expand excise-tax to include various component parts of firearms’ ammunition.
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26855
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The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is developing plans for a pilot program that will allow controlled harvest of antlerless deer on private lands. This will allow landowners with overpopulated deer to harvest sufficient numbers of antlerless deer through a permit system without affecting the seasons and status of adjoining herds.
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26856
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Wearing fluorescent orange helps to prevent fatalities and to prevent hunters from being mistaken for game. This year the wearing of blaze orange is not mandatory in North Carolina, but many deer hunters will wear it to protect themselves.
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26857
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Many times surf fishermen wade out to make a cast that will reach fish in deep water. North Carolina Beach Buggy Association warns these casters to beware, and suggests they learn about rip currents and what to do if caught in one.
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26858
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Biologists at North Carolina State University are conducting a project to determine the status of the red-cockaded woodpecker, an endangered species found in the Coastal Plain and Lower Piedmont regions. They are also banding adult woodpeckers to monitor their survival.
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26859
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The annual parent-child fishing tournament held at the Lincolnton Sportsmen’s pond on August 15, 1981. The event is a cooperative venture of the Lincoln Sportsmen, Inc., the Lincoln County Bassmasters, and the Lincoln County 4-H club. Local organizations supported the event by donating fishing tackle and accessories with prizes going to every youngster.
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26860
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Waterfowl trapping and banding help wildlife biologists in North Carolina discover where ducks winter, how hunting seasons affect them, and other trends. Ducks are caught in wire traps baited with corn, are banded, and released.
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